Axle-truss.



No. 809,297. PATENTED JAN. 9, 1906 G. M. HAESKE.

AXLE T-RUSS. APPLIGATION FILED MAY31. 1905.

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AXLE-TRUSS- Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Jan. 9, 1906.

Application filed May 31, 1905. Serial No. 263,164-

and has particular relation to the means for eflecting rigid engagement of the said axle.- truss with the axle-skeins.

One of the objects of the invention is to provide a device of'the type mentioned that will be readily capable of being attached to or detached from the axle skeins, and yet while inits operative or engagement position will form an absolutely-rigid connection between the skeins and the truss.

With this and other objects in view the invention comprises certain features of construction and combination of parts described in detail in the annexed specification, particularly pointed out in the appended claims, and illustrated on the accompanying sheet of drawings.

In the drawings, Figure 1 is a side elevation, the parts bein assembled. Fig. 2 is a bottom view thereo Fig. 3 is a detail view of the truss. Fig. 4 is a vertical sectional view taken on the line 1 1 of Fig. 2.

Like letters of reference refer to corresponding parts throughout the specification and the several figures of the drawings.

In the accompanying drawings I have illustrated the truss in engagement with but one of the axle-skeins. It will be understood, of course, that the truss at each of its end por tions is of the same formation and is adapted for engagement with both the right and left axle-skein.

The present invention is designed as an improvement upon the axle-trusses now in general use and comprises, essentially, an elongated flat bar or rod which is extended beneath the vehicle-body in alinement with and beneath the vehicle-axle. The two outer or projecting portions of the truss are each provided with a slotted portion. The axleskeins are each provided with two shoulders, and between these two shoulders on theunder sides of the axle-skeins are locatedtwo spacedapart lugs. The inner of the two shoulders are cut at their under sides, the cut-awayportions being approximately the width of the truss, and in these cut-away portions are located one of the two above-mentioned lugs. This inner lug is designed to enter the slot in the end of the truss, and the other or outer lug is designed to provide an abutment for the ends of the truss.

The under side of each of the axle-skeins is provided with a flattened portion, and at each side of this flattened portion are located raised guides or flanges. The width of this flattened portion between the two guides or flanges is such that when the truss is located therein a tight fit will be assured.

Referring to the annexed drawings, A is an axle of the usual form, the spindle portions of which are adapted to receive the axleskeins, (to be referred to hereinafter.) The axle is secured to the vehicle bolster by means of the usual clips.

B designates an axle-truss which is extended beneath the vehicle in alinement with and beneath the axle. B isso arranged and located relatively to the axle A that its outer ends will project along a portion of the under side of the spindle por tion, and these projecting portions of the trusigare each provided with a slot or openin designates an axle-skein provided with spaced-apart shoulders c c. The shoulder a is located at the inner end of the axle-skein, so that when the axle-skein is upon the spin dle portion of the axle A the said shoulder 0" will be adjacent to the vehicle-bolster. The under side of this shoulder c is cut away flush with the body of the axle-skein to provide a space of approximately the same width of the truss, and extending in a direction outwardly from said shoulder a is a flattened portion. This flattened portion is extended nearly to the outer shoulder c and is provided at each side with a raised guide or flange d d. The space between these two guides d d is substantially the width of the truss B, and, as shown more clearly in Fig. 2, the outer ends of these guides flare in an outward direction.

D is a lug located within the flattened por tion of the axle-skein at the point wherethe shoulder c is cut away. This lug is of such a size and formation as to allow of its being passed through the slot or opening B of the truss B.

D is a stop lug or abutment located within the flattened portion of the axle-skein and The said axle-truss is so positioned that it will be in a position to form an abutment for the end of the truss.

A binding-clip E is provided for attaching the axle-truss B to the aXle-skein. The binding-clip E is so located relatively to the axleskein and the end portion of the truss that it will when in position be between the two lugs D D with its side resting against the lug D. This arrangement is designed to prevent accidental slippage of the said binding-clip.

The parts are assembled in the following manner: The truss ends are placed within the flattened portions of the aXle-skeins between the side guides, and the lugs D are passed through each end slot or opening B. The distance between the said slots B and the outer ends of the axle-truss is such that it will when engaged with the lugs D just reach to the abutment-lugs D, and as the fit of the truss between the side guides is a comparatively tight one a slight pressure will be necessary to force the truss into position. The binding-clips E are then placed in posi tion, and the aXle-skeins and the truss are thereby held firmly together.

From the foregoing it will be seen that I have provided a device of the character described which by means of the attaching-clips may be readily attached or detached and that by providing the two lugs for engagement with the truss and the side bars there is no possibility of any lateral or longitudinal play of the truss relatively to the aXle-skeins and the clip is secured from lateral displacement.

I claim as my invention 1. In combination, an axle-truss having a slot adjacent to each of its ends, axle-skeins having two shoulders, said skeins having their under sides between said shoulders flat tened, the inner one of said shoulders being cut away at the under side, lugs located upon the flattened portion of said skeins, one of said lugs being located at the portion where the inner shoulder is cut away, the other lug being located adjacent to said first-mentioned lug, guides at each side of said flattened por tion, the said lugs being adapted, respectively, to enter the slot in the said axle-truss and to form end abutments therefor, and means for retaining the said axle-truss in rigid engagement with the said aXle-skeins.

2. An axle-truss provided with a slot in each end thereof, aXle-skeins having a flattened under side, guideways at each side of said flattened portion, lu s located within said flattened portion, said lugs being so located that they will be in a position to enter the said slot in the ends of the axle-truss and form an abutment for the end of said aXletruss, and a binding-clip located between said lugs and adapted to retain the truss and the skeins in rigid engagement.

In testimony whereof I afliX my signature in presence of two subscribing witnesses.

CHARLES M. HAESKE.

Witnesses:

L. E. KLINGHAMMER, EDw. F. DETEUL. 

